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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm X20 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and CX3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 2 years after the CX3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm X20 CX3 
ReleasedApril 2013June 2010Newer by 35 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm X20

 CX3 Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm X20 CX3 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the CX3.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and CX3 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and CX3.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X20 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (353g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (270 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
60
good battery pack (270 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (353 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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lighter than others (206 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
55
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
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quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (353g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm X20Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X20 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-04-29 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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